If you have a pile of USB cables this handy Arduino Cable Tracer project can help you test and diagnose your USB cables from issues, making sure you have the most efficient and safest possible system ...

We’ve all been bitten before by USB cables which were flaky, built for only charging, or just plain broken. With the increased conductor count and complexity of USB Type C, there are many more ways ...

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Try shopping for a USB-C cable and you’ll no doubt be struck by the confusing disparities in cable pricing and performance claims. These are just cables, right? Can they really be that different? At ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Jared Newman After a new round of testing, we’ve added fresh picks. Buying a ...

Everyone needs cables, whether you’re looking for a new Lightning cable for your iPhone or iPad, or an extra Micro-USB cable for your Android phone, Bluetooth speaker, or portable hard drive. You ...

Manufacturers of test-and-measurement equipment have long recognized the need to allow for automated testing. So, they usually build equipment with some type of I/O interface. The General-Purpose ...

Are all USB-C cables the same? That’s what we wondered when we found two different Amazon Basics models, one priced at about $9, and the other at $19. Is the cheaper USB-C cable just as good, or are ...

Whether you’re using it for data transfer or charging a phone, tablet or laptop, a USB-C cable is a pretty crucial accessory. We’ve spent the last few weeks testing an assortment of USB-C cables, and ...